Subtract 27/32 from 18/36
18/36 - 27/32 is -11/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 32 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
18/36 = 18 × 8/36 × 8 = 144/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
27/32 = 27 × 9/32 × 9 = 243/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/288 - 243/288 = 144 - 243/288 = -99/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/32
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